Glass Slipper in the Gutter

[Verse 1]
Used to draw white dresses
Hearts in the margins at school
Thought love was a movie ending
Fade to black
Perfect and cruel
All my friends played princess
I played along till it hurt
Now the crown feels plastic
And the gown just looks like dirt
[Chorus]
So here’s my glass slipper in the gutter
My story’s ink runs off the page
If there’s no Prince Charming coming
I’ll still set this heart on stage
Rip up that scripted happy ever after
Let the castle rot
Let the roses die
I’m still here with my chipped black laughter
And these honest
Heavy eyes
[Verse 2]
Once upon a time was toxic
Poison apples
Velvet chains
Every “save me” in the soundtrack
Covered up somebody’s pain
I kissed frogs
They stayed frogs
Guess the spell was just for show
Turns out I don’t need a savior
Just a place for me to grow
[Chorus]
So here’s my glass slipper in the gutter
My story’s ink runs off the page
If there’s no Prince Charming coming
I’ll still set this heart on stage
Rip up that scripted happy ever after
Let the castle rot
Let the roses die
I’m still here with my chipped black laughter
And these honest
Heavy eyes
[Bridge]
Yeah
Maybe I’m the dragon
Too sharp
Too loud
Too real (too real)
I’ll guard my own damn treasure
And learn how that can feel (oh)
If love ever finds me
It can knock
It won’t command
I’m done waiting by the window
For a ghost to hold my hand
[Chorus]
So here’s my glass slipper in the gutter
My story’s ink runs off the page
If there’s no Prince Charming coming
I’ll still set this heart on stage
Rip up that scripted happy ever after
Let the castle rot
Let the roses die
I’m still here
And that’s my ending
Just my truth
And that’s alright

rock, Crunchy alt-pop rock with emo and punk edges; female vocals over driving guitars, tight bass, and punchy live drums. Verses stay half-muted with palm-muted riffs and dry vocal, then choruses explode with fuzzed-out power chords, gang shouts, and big open hats. Bridge drops to toms and reverb-soaked vocal before a final, shout-along hook and guitar stab ending., pop, punk, fake, happy, alternative rock, emo